Bevan Greig

New Zealand

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Burwood Stud’s record at Redcliffe sale

1 month ago | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Burwood Stud, one of Queensland’s premier standardbred breeding nurseries, has an outstanding record in the Garrard’s Redcliffe Yearling Sale 2YO Classic. The Darling Downs-based stud has bred, prepared or stood the sire of no less than eight of the 16 Sales Classic winners in Teddy Disco (2021), Governor Jujon (2019), Heart Of Change (2016), Leo’s Best (2015), Mathilda Diventa (2014), Designer Style (2013), Couldntresist (2012) and Cha Ching Chaching (2011).
Reagan shines with a special winning double

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Victorian concession reinswoman Reagan Clarke was set a tough assignment at the recent Maryborough harness racing meeting (Feb 5) – but the 17-year-old rose to the challenge, coming home with the second driving double of her career. Trotter Love Who (Love You) arrived at her dad Steve’s Ballarat barn late last year as a maiden from 33 starts, with quite a reputation as a cranky conveyance.
Young Bluey distances them

Nov 22, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Promising four year old Young Bluey (Betting Line) showed his rivals a clean set of heels when he Led all the way for a hollow win in the Ranvet Pace at Melton last night. Heavily backed into a hot favourite, Young Bluey justified the faith that punters had in him by beingtaken straight to the front by his trainer driver Matt Craven. RocknRoll Walla settled in behind the leader while tough pacer RoarforRoscoe was forced to raceoutside the leader.
Langs honored at Bendigo's 'hot to trot' night

Nov 19, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig |Terry Gange

Square-gaiting purists are in for an extravaganza next Wednesday night (Nov 27) when the Bendigo Harness Racing Club hosts a full night of trotting and honors past Victorian legends father-and-son Graeme and Gavin Lang. It will be the third year the club has staged the Lang memorial night, but it’s introduced new features this year which should put some cracking times on the board and entice some of the State’s topline square-gaiting juveniles.
Harness Analyst - Oamaru 13th October

Oct 11, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst. Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand. Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 12:00pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
New look The Box Seat returns tomorrow

Sep 8, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

A revamped The Box Seat will premier on Trackside from 8pm tomorrow night (Tuesday). After a break over winter the must-see weekly harness racing show is back, with a major refresh. The show has been re-branded, with a new slicker presentation anchored by commentator Matt Cross, along with Greg O’Connor. The show’s duration has also gone from an hour to 45 minutes and will be broadcast live every week from Trackside’s new Addington studios.
Cashman runner can be competitive in Group One

Sep 8, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Hobby trainer Rick Cashman isn’t letting the idea of adding a Group 1 winner to his resume get ahead of Saturday night’s Ride High Vicbred Super Series final for four-year-old harness racing entires and geldings. The Cranbourne-based trainer will prepare My Uncle Stan for the 2240m trip. The gelding out of Naree Rose finished fourth in last Saturday night’s semi-final. “He (My Uncle Stan) has pulled up alright,” Cashman said.
Top Aussies nominated for Dominion Trot and NZ Trotting Cup

Sep 1, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Group 1-winning Australians Just Believe (Orlando Vici) and Better Eclipse (Betterthancheddar) are among the latest nominations for the $400,000 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot and the $1m IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway on Tuesday, November 12. Trained by Jess Tubbs and driven by husband Greg Sugars, the pair reigned supreme at Alexandra Park in May, taking out the Rowe Cup – Auckland Cup harness racing double.
Sarah O'Reilly in hospital following serious track accident

Jul 18, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Leading harness racing driver Sarah O’Reilly faces an extended spell on the sidelines after a trackwork accident at Ashburton Raceway yesterday. She is currently in hospital awaiting surgery on her arm and has a broken cheekbone and jaw. “The horse in behind me jumped into my cart,” she says, “and it crushed me.”“It was no-one’s fault. They were young ones.”O’Reilly sent an image of her x-ray showing her broken arm.
Allan steps in with a win

Jul 5, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Allan McDonough made the most of a late call up when he steered the Clayton Tonkin trained pacer Like A Wildfire (Big Jim) to harness racing victory at Melton. Second up following a short spell, Like A Wildfire settled towards the rear of the field from his second row barrier and McDonough was able to latch onto the back of Triple Eight for a cart into the race with 800 metres to travel.